Environmental Scientist

• Location: Richmond, California
• Program: Clean Water
• Type: Full-time
• Experience Level: Mid level
• Position Type: Permanent
• Salary: $90,500-$103,000. See details below.

Position Description

• Posted:April 3, 2024
• First review of applications: April 24, 2024

• Application closing date: Position open until filled

• Design observational and synthesis studies to inform scientific and management questions and provide data needed for models, statistical analyses, and predictive tools.
• Analyze datasets using statistical software and open source code (e.g., Python, R suite, Git).
• Synthesize data from multiple lines of evidence, including both observational and modeling studies, to address key nutrient management issues and develop recommendations for mitigating impacts.
• Manage expansion of the NMS monitoring program including analyzing existing data to identify high priority sampling locations and parameters. May also require field work from boats to identify prospective locations for new sensors or stations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and collaborators on development of the long-term monitoring program.
• Manage projects involving internal staff and external partners and ensuring projects meet deliverable timelines.
• Write technical reports, journal articles, memoranda, and proposals.

• Develop presentations and/or posters for stakeholder meetings, public meetings and scientific conferences.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Master’s degree plus at least 7 years of experience or PhD. Relevant fields include environmental science, environmental engineering, oceanography, or another related scientific field.

Required Skills

• Strong quantitative background and data analysis skills using programming or statistical software (e.g., Python, R, Matlab).
• Experience applying those skills to interpret large datasets (high-frequency and/or multi-decade monitoring data) related to water quality.
• Understanding of biogeochemistry, hydrodynamics/physical oceanography, environmental chemistry, biogeochemistry, and/or environmental science.
• Strong communication, presentation and writing skills and ability to synthesize information.
• Experience with technical project management, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• Post-PhD experience is desirable but not required.
• Experience analyzing data collected using oceanographic instrumentation (e.g. CTD, ADCP, etc.).
• Proficiency in statistical methods and data visualization, especially with respect to analyzing large datasets of high frequency time series data.
• Experience with data management, quality assurance, and post-processing.
• Strong meeting facilitation skills and/or experience presenting to/engaging with stakeholder groups.
• Ability to work well in teams as well as work independently.
• Ability to work on boats and lift and carry heavy/awkward equipment short distances.

Salary & Benefits highlights:

• This will be an Environmental Scientist position. The anticipated full time salary range is $90,500-$103,000 for this position (Bay Area salary ranges are listed; note that salary ranges for other locations are 10-15% lower depending on location). Salary ranges take into account many factors for making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, education, internal equity, and organizational needs. We generally do not offer starting salaries at or near the top of the range.
• Matching contributions to retirement plan (immediate vesting) (403B)
• Medical Insurance: health, vision, dental with employer and employee contributions
• 12 paid holidays
• Vacation days starting at 3 weeks
• Hybrid workplace: one of the positions needs to be local for periodic stakeholder meetings, workshops, and field work; will consider fully remote for 2nd position

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